Andy Walmsley

In the aftermath of the 4th Sam and Dave anniversary bash, after the dust had settled and the smoke had cleared, Kansai Scene stopped by, in order to ask some special questions, designed to delve into the very heart and soul of the man behind the chaos.

Name?

Andy (Andrew David Walmsley).

Age?

28

Where are you from?

Durban, South Africa.

Position?

General Manager / Producer of Sam & Dave company.

How long have you been in Japan? What brought you here?

For about 10 years, originally to visit my sister here in Osaka, just a two week holiday...ya right!!!

How long have you been working at S&Ds? Were you part of the original band of brothers?

Coming on 10 years and no, ha ha!

What (if anything) did you do in Japan before S&D? How about in South Africa?

Skated pro for about 3 years in S.A . And started DJing in 1990. Worked at a foreigner bar / restaurant ‘Café’ Nowhere’ as a cook and waiter.

What's your speciality (a) to make and (b) to drink?

Flaming French martini (original). Drinking wise Apple Martinis.

What kind of music are you into? Do you ever get on the Wheels of Steel?

Like pretty much all forms of house music, good fat and funky baselines. I DJ at least twice a week at Sam & Dave Nagahoribashi .

Are you married? How long for? Any kids?

Yes, for coming on two years now. KIDS hopefully soon hey!

Assuming you have any free time, what do you get up to?

The gym, golf and occasional trip to Hawaii.

Where/when was your last holiday?

April 2003,Thailand. Kou Tao & Koh Samui & Bangkok (for a week in total)

What are your plans for the future?

Produce 2 new Sam & Dave clubs this year and then taking a break and get started making a family (ultimate goal).

Britney or Kylie?

Britney — going with the new.

Who would win a fight between a shark and a polar bear?

Shark, I guess?????

What do you think Japan could do without?

Freaky looking hosts and dumb asses that ride on the whole COOL foreigner thing!!!

What kind of pervert designs your KS ads?

Guys that know what you want!! They get your attention don’t they!! G & A....